THE BULLPEN

Let's play two! Your Pittsburgh Pirates open a 3-game series in Chicago today as they battle the Scrubs at Wrigley. These are your keys to today's game. 1)After finally raising the Jolly Roger this week in yesterday's 12-inning 4-3 walk-off win, the Pirates look to continue their dominance of the Scrubs. The Buccos have battered the Scrubs 7 out of 10 games this season. Mrs. Black-N-Gold hopes the wind is blowing out in the Windy City for the Pirates today. Blow the Scrubs away! 2)Yesterday's game went into extra innings because closer Jason Grilli surrendered a game-tying home run in the 9th. The Pirates lead the Majors with 14 blown saves. All of last season they had 15. Grilli has given up 5 9th innings homers this season. Sorry Pirates fans, the Shark Tank has struck an iceberg named Grilli. We appreciate what you've done, Grilled Cheese but let someone else have the ball. Hold 'em, Bucs! 3)The Pirates have RH Charlie Morton, 4-7, 3.09 ERA, on the mound. The Scrubs start RH Edwin Jackson, 4-7, 5.11. In 6 home starts, Jackson is 3-1 with a 3.22 ERA. Ground Chuck has won 3 in a row. Give him #4 with Hit, Run & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!